Gammarus Water crayfish for small rodents

DRD Rodent Shop ^® Gammarus Water Crayfish for small rodents

DRD Knaagdierwinkel ^® Gammarus Water Crayfish are sun-dried flake crustaceans for small rodents that benefit from animal protein as a supplement to their diet. They are light, crunchy, and rich in protein, making them ideal as a small snack, reward, or foraging extra.

These Gammarus are primarily intended for protein-eating rodents such as mice, dwarf hamsters, hamsters, gerbils, and rats. They are also interesting for fat-tailed gerbils, as this species naturally eats insects and small animal food sources. Gammarus are not suitable for true herbivores, such as guinea pigs, rabbits, chinchillas, and degus.

Advantages of Gammarus Water Crayfish

✔ Protein-rich snack: a natural animal protein source for small omnivorous rodents.
✔ 100% sun-dried: pure dried water crayfish without complicated additives.
✔ Crunchy texture: light and crispy, making them appealing to many small rodents.
✔ Ideal for foraging: hide a few Gammarus in a snack plate, among herbs, or in the substrate.
✔ Nice change of pace: handy to use alongside mealworms, crickets, or other insects for variety.

Why give Gammarus to small rodents?

Not all rodents are strict herbivores. Mice, hamsters, dwarf hamsters, gerbils, and rats naturally have a more varied diet and can be given animal protein as a supplement. Gammarus water crayfish fit well into that variety, especially when you want to offer small amounts as a snack or reward.

Gammarus are also known as amphipods. They are small crustaceans that naturally occur in aquatic environments. Drying keeps them easy to store and convenient to dose. You should always feed them as a supplement, alongside a complete basic diet suitable for the species.

Use Gammarus as a foraging snack, for example. Scatter a few crayfish among dry herbs, in a snack plate, or at a safe foraging spot in the enclosure. This way, snacking becomes not only tasty but also a small activity.

For which animals are Gammarus suitable?

• Mouse: suitable as a protein-rich snack and foraging reward. Mice naturally have a varied diet and can be given animal protein as a supplement.
• Dwarf hamster: suitable as a small snack. Give a few Gammarus at a time, for example hidden in a snack plate or in the bedding.
• Hamster: suitable as a supplementary animal protein source and as a tasty reward alongside good hamster food.
• Gerbil: suitable as a variation alongside the basic diet. Especially fun to use during foraging activities.
• Fat-tailed gerbil: very suitable, because fat-tailed gerbils naturally also eat insects and small animal food sources.
• Dwarf rat and rat: suitable as a protein-rich snack or training reward. Give in moderation, as animal snacks are concentrated.
• Dormouse: suitable as a supplementary animal protein source within an appropriate species-specific diet.
• Guinea pig, rabbit, chinchilla, and degu: not suitable. These animals are herbivores and should not be given animal snacks such as Gammarus.

Feeding advice for the fat-tailed gerbil

The fat-tailed gerbil has different nutritional needs than many other small rodents. This species naturally also eats insects and animal protein. A good basic diet remains important, but you can also vary the diet with dried insects and small animal snacks such as Gammarus, mealworms, crickets, or other insect mixes.

Also check out our insects for small rodents if you want to offer more variety.

How do you feed Gammarus water crayfish?

Always give Gammarus as a supplementary snack and not as a main food. Start with a small amount, especially if your animal is not yet used to this product. You can feed the crayfish by hand, mix them into the food, or use them as a foraging snack.

For extra enrichment, you can hide a few Gammarus in aforaging toy , snack plate, dry herb mix, or among the bedding. This requires your animal to sniff and search, making the snack more interesting.

Compound

Composition: sun-dried Gammarus water crustaceans.

Gammarus naturally contain animal proteins and other nutrients. Precisely because they are concentrated, you should feed them in small quantities. A few water crayfish are often enough as a treat for small animals.

How do you store Gammarus?

Store the Gammarus in a cool, dry, and dark place in a well-sealed container. An airtight jar is convenient to keep the water crayfish dry and crisp. Refrigeration is not necessary, as long as the packaging remains tightly closed and does not become damp.

Good to know

Gammarus Water Crayfish are intended as a supplementary animal snack for protein-eating rodents. Do not give them to herbivores such as guinea pigs, rabbits, chinchillas, and degus. Always check if your animal tolerates the snack well and do not give too much at once.

Frequently asked questions about Gammarus water crayfish

Are Gammarus suitable for hamsters?

Yes, Gammarus are suitable as a supplementary protein-rich snack for hamsters. Give them in moderation, for example as a reward or hidden in a foraging spot.

Can dwarf hamsters eat Gammarus?

Yes, dwarf hamsters may have Gammarus as a small animal snack. A few crayfish at a time is usually sufficient.

Are Gammarus suitable for fat-tailed gerbils?

Yes, fat-tailed gerbils also naturally eat insects and small animal food sources. Gammarus can therefore be used well as a variation alongside other dried insects.

Are Gammarus suitable for guinea pigs or rabbits?

No, guinea pigs and rabbits are herbivores. Gammarus and other animal snacks are not suitable for these animals.

Can I use Gammarus for foraging?

Yes, Gammarus are very suitable for hiding in a snack bowl, foraging toy, dry herb mix, or in the bedding.

Do Gammarus need to be kept in the refrigerator?

No, refrigeration is not necessary. Store them in a dry, cool, and dark place in a well-sealed container.

Useful shopping links

• View insects for small rodents
• Read more about mice
• Read more about hamsters and dwarf hamsters
• Read more about the fat-tailed gerbil
• Read more about rats